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6mm creedmoor. 105bthp chronographed at around 3020ish fps. Have a fantastic bull elk tag, cow tag, antelope, and deer. Might spend most the season looking for the right bull.
Will definitely kill two elk, we'll see if I get to the others.
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.222 and .223 with a smorgasbord of different bullets for Texas hogs. .30-06 and 180 gr Hornady for Nilgai, elk, or whatever big meaty thing I can get in my sights.
"...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe
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Local (coastal Carolina) deer; RAR 308
Colorado Mule Deer; T3X 30-06
May hunt Black Bear this year in western Carolina; T3X 30-06 or maybe M70, 9.3X62.....
Bore size is no substitute for shot placement and
Power is no substitute for bullet performance. 458WIN
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These .308s will get the nod this year for deer and Texas pigs. And one of them will go to Namibia in April. Working with the 150g Hornady CX at the moment for that trip. But may switch it to a 165 partition. ![[Linked Image from i.ibb.co]](https://i.ibb.co/8ctbJCM/IMG-0742.jpg)
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Matthews switchback in Sept for moose, then moving to my .45-70 shiloh sharps or Sako .338 carbine; either of my xp-100’s or Sako 7mm Rem Mag for antelope. Then sako AII 308 carbine for whitetail. If im hunting elk, I’ll tote the Sako .338. My son will use his sako .243 for deer/ antelope and his Sako .338 for elk.
Odds are good that we will blood a Sako.
"Damn right it's loaded, it makes a lousy club"
-JW
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Switchback is the best compound bow every made in my opinion. I bought one in 2007. An xl model. That sucker shot so smooth.
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Took an Oregon cow elk in January this year with my 30-06 Rem 700 CDL and the 178 grain Hornady ELD-X. Hunted Idaho spring bear without filling a tag. Was working with a nicely built 7 PRC on a Bergara action. Also had the 45-70 Marlin along as well. Opposite ends of the spectrum right there. Had two bear tags, didn't take a shot. It was still a nice week in the Magruder Corridor. Next up is Washington bear, opening soon. I'm thinking that the new-to me Winchester Model 70 in 7mm Rem Mag with handloaded 140 gr Barnes TTSX bullets will be the choice. ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/Chu6HZ5h.jpg) I've got an archery elk tag for Washington, may not have much time available for that hunt but a walk with the bow is always nice anyway. It's a Hoyt take-down recurve, 62" and 53# that I've had since the 1970's. Still enjoy shooting it. And for Washington deer in October & November I may turn to the same 7mm magnum Winchester Model 70. Maybe.  Nice to have options. Regards, Guy Man is that a great looking rifle Guy... Thanks Scotty! I sure like it. Shooting pretty decently too. Regards, Guy
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No elk tag, drew an any deer east river unit along Oahe reservoir. Drew an any whitetail plus antlerless whitetail tag in eastern Meade co.and waiting for the antelope draw. If I draw antelope will use a 6 C or a 6 rem. 25 to 35 on the deer...mb
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" Cheapest velocity in the world comes from a long barrel and I sure do like them. MB "
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T/C Compass in 308 Win. Just loaded 100 rounds for it and at the range got a .69 group at 100 yard. I figure that will work. . It's not so much that they are immune to it, but that the .308 will drop and land short of the animal at any distance beyond 100 yards, striking dirt.
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Campfire Ranger
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Took an Oregon cow elk in January this year with my 30-06 Rem 700 CDL and the 178 grain Hornady ELD-X. Hunted Idaho spring bear without filling a tag. Was working with a nicely built 7 PRC on a Bergara action. Also had the 45-70 Marlin along as well. Opposite ends of the spectrum right there. Had two bear tags, didn't take a shot. It was still a nice week in the Magruder Corridor. Next up is Washington bear, opening soon. I'm thinking that the new-to me Winchester Model 70 in 7mm Rem Mag with handloaded 140 gr Barnes TTSX bullets will be the choice. I've got an archery elk tag for Washington, may not have much time available for that hunt but a walk with the bow is always nice anyway. It's a Hoyt take-down recurve, 62" and 53# that I've had since the 1970's. Still enjoy shooting it. And for Washington deer in October & November I may turn to the same 7mm magnum Winchester Model 70. Maybe. Nice to have options. Regards, Guy Man is that a great looking rifle Guy... Thanks Scotty! I sure like it. Shooting pretty decently too. Regards, Guy That's great to hear. I know I wouldn't mind another one of them at the right price. Glad yours is shooting well. What have you decided on for hunting loads for it this year?
Semper Fi
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Scotty - I've got a blistering fast 140 grain Barnes TTSX load worked up... It's nearly 3,300 fps... That 26" barrel brings out a lot of good from the ol' 7mm Rem Mag cartridge!
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Two Tikkas; a 6.5 Creed and a 9.3 x 62 Mauser, both LH.
Had some help from Preferred Barrel Blanks in Utah on that last one.
Hopefully moose in AK and elk and deer in AZ.
I do not entertain hypotheticals. The world itself is vexing enough. -- Col. Stonehill
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Campfire 'Bwana
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An Arrowhead smokeless muzzleloader for mule deer in SW Kansas in September.
Conduct is the best proof of character.
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Drew an antelope tag so I guess I’ll take my 25-06. Probably a m7 7/08 for local white tails and a 30 herett 14” contender for a meat doe.
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Benelli R1, with 2 barrels, a .30-06 and a .300 Win Mag, so I hunt pretty much what ever I need for meat.
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Scotty - I've got a blistering fast 140 grain Barnes TTSX load worked up... It's nearly 3,300 fps... That 26" barrel brings out a lot of good from the ol' 7mm Rem Mag cartridge! I have to work up a load from my Brownell 7 Rem and was thinking of giving them a try. May need to pick your brain on your load. I'd like to use it for elk this year.
Semper Fi
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Campfire Greenhorn
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.308 Win for my moose draw
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I just bought a Colt Light Rifle in 30-06. I expect that will see a good bit of time afield
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The CVA Scout in 300 Blackout will be my primary this deer season. The foul weather backups will be either the BBS 327 Federal or the AE in 375 Win.
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Same as last. Kimber Montana. 7-08 with my 162 Amax handload. Topped with a 6x.
MI whitetails.
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